Research Assistant

The Opportunity The Human Development and Community Wellbeing team are currently looking for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Research Assistant to join their team. In this position, you will have a key role in progressing the eSafety Commissioners Preventing Tech-Based Abuse of Women grant ‘Giving Voice to Rural and Regional Boys and Young Men and Supporting Parents to Prevent Tech-based Abuse of Girls and Young Women’. The role encompasses qualitative research methods, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to producing actionable insights that can support parents, carers, young boys/men and inform policy and programs. The successful applicant may also work across other projects, as required. This position will involve managing stakeholder relationships, developing scientific protocols, research documents and methodological concepts; contributing to ethics applications; and conducting research with Investigators, collaborators and community partners. Of importance, this role will involve contact with minors as part of the stakeholder engagement process, and therefore requires holding, or be eligible to apply for, a Working with Children Card. Based at the Institute in Nedlands, this 0.6-1.0FTE opportunity will be appointed until 31 October 2027, with the potential to extend in the future. About You If you are looking to expand your research skills in a supportive research environment, then we want to hear from you! The key to your success will be your skills and experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree within Health Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, or related field.
• Hold a Working with Children (WWC) card or be eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative research.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experiencing managing a project, including ethics, governance, and reporting processes.
• Competent in conducting literature searches and reviews.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit, support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside Our Inclusive Culture, You’ll Enjoy

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How To Apply If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application. Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section. Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact recruitment@thekids.org.au. Click Here For The Job DescriptionContact Name: Johanna Rewa Contact Email: johanna.rewa@thekids.org.au Closing Date: 26/01/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date. The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program. We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.